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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S89 ENMMOT history

S89 ENM is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

S89 ENM purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
171,857 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 ENM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 ENM was last recorded at 171,857 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2008: 123,786 miles, lower than 125,351 miles on 6 Dec 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,101 miles · 11 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
756 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,857 miles
  • 2022 – 171,101 miles
  • 2021 – 170,707 miles
  • 2020 – 170,264 miles
  • 2019 – 170,217 miles
  • 2018 – 169,625 miles
  • 2017 – 169,556 miles
  • 2016 – 168,096 miles
  • 2015 – 167,508 miles
  • 2014 – 167,488 miles
  • 2013 – 165,421 miles
  • 2012 – 159,601 miles
  • 2011 – 153,401 miles
  • 2010 – 149,151 miles
  • 2009 – 143,455 miles
  • 2008 – 123,786 miles
  • 2007 – 125,351 miles
  • 2006 – 121,486 miles
  • 2005 – 111,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,857 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,857 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,857 miles
    Test number
    984113348342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,101 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    171,101 miles
    Test number
    729680820459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,707 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    170,707 miles
    Test number
    172545672852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,264 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    170,264 miles
    Test number
    153783795051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,217 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,217 miles
    Test number
    570435083384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,625 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    169,625 miles
    Test number
    280454778418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,556 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,556 miles
    Test number
    577726136615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,096 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    168,096 miles
    Test number
    551834721806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,508 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    167,508 miles
    Test number
    640622467412
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seatbelts
  10. Pass167,488 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    167,488 miles
    Test number
    439004544412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,421 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    165,421 miles
    Test number
    606813333333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    159,601 miles
    Test number
    816033712328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail159,601 miles (+6,200)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,601 miles
    Test number
    985692112364
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass153,401 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    153,401 miles
    Test number
    375543311387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass149,151 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    149,151 miles
    Test number
    230385630347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    143,455 miles
    Test number
    843690039383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,455 miles (+19,669)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,455 miles
    Test number
    431029229329
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass123,786 miles (-1,565)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    862056838343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    125,351 miles
    Test number
    743380747353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,351 miles (+3,865)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,351 miles
    Test number
    273601437348
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  21. Pass121,486 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    121,486 miles
    Test number
    164548836393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,300 miles (+9,729)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,300 miles
    Test number
    712361736354
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMetal brake pipes pitted
    • NoteNsr tyre has splits on inner side wall
  23. Pass111,571 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    111,571 miles
    Test number
    400619035336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about S89 ENM

Does S89 ENM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S89 ENM expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S89 ENM?
The MOT on S89 ENM expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S89 ENM done?
S89 ENM was recorded at 171,857 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has S89 ENM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 ENM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on S89 ENM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S89 ENM find?
S89 ENM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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